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Boy, 14, among 2 wounded in Old Town shooting

The teen was with a 23-year-old man in the 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue about 2:30 a.m. when they were struck by gunfire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Historic Edinburgh tearoom tucked into Royal Mile close searches for new owner

Coming with class three consent, the Old Town premises is sitting ready to be taken on again as a cafe or food and drink venue, with a working central kitchen and seating area.

Edinburgh Live

Man charged with sexually assaulting, robbing woman in Old Town after following her from bus stop

Demarlin Brewer, 47, is also charged in a River North theft and burglary, Chicago police said.

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Former Scots rugby star says homeless people 'don't belong' in Edinburgh's Old Town

Norrie Rown first landed in hot water after protesting against the opening of a homeless support centre in 2019.

Daily Record

Edinburgh's 'most booked luxury hotel' is former jail with pod capsules in mixed dorms

It might not be for everyone, but this Old Town accommodation has quite the history - and a number of rave reviews. Here's what guests have said about their stay.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh former rugby star says homeless 'don't belong in Old Town'

The former Scotland international is standing for election in the City Centre and has doubled down on controversial comments he made about the city's homeless people in 2019.

Edinburgh Live

Murder of Scots mum Helen Kane found naked in pit still unsolved over 50 years on

Helen Kane's naked, bloodied body was found under a pile of rocks by a dog walker near Pleasance in the Old Town on May 25, 1970.

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What’s the best way to get around Key West while visiting? (Hint: It's not by driving)

Welcome to Key West. You’ve made it here — either by air or land. But what do you do now to get around the island?

Miami Herald

Edinburgh Old Town site hit with third student accommodation proposal after U-turn

After two previous plans to convert the site at 179 Canongate into student accommodation, developers have gone ahead with a third attempt, ditching initial office scheme proposals.

Edinburgh Live

Spooky picture of 'ghost' captured by freaked out tourist at Edinburgh vaults

Zoe Thomson was visiting the spooky tourist attraction hidden under South Bridge in the capital's Old Town when she reckons she witnessed some paranormal activity.

Daily Record

Spooked Edinburgh tourist shares image of 'ghost' snapped in Old Town vaults

An Edinburgh tourist has shared a 'paranormal' image snapped in Old Town vaults of an unknown white shape in a room that used to be home to a witches coven.

Edinburgh Live

Secret world under UK town with hidden nightclubs, tunnels and dungeons

A busy network is located under Greater Manchester and includes a nightclub in Stockport's Old Town where famous musician Jimi Hendrix once famously played

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh Old Town closes transformed to make them safer and more appealing

A dozen of Edinburgh's historic closes in the Old Town are being transformed with lighting and art to make them more appealing and ultimately curb anti-social behaviour

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Virgin hotel: First pictures show luxury red bar and 'rooftop sanctuary'

Edinburgh's new Virgin Hotel will open in the Old Town this summer, with a first look inside featuring the new events hall inside a converted church, and even a 'rooftop sanctuary'.

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Edinburgh's Old Town under threat from crime, violence and drugs, council told

Edinburgh City Council has been told that a lack of police presence in the Old Town is causing the historic area to become a "no go area" where crime, anti-social behaviour and abuse is rife.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council to clamp down on pavement parking chaos in Old Town

Delivery trucks are regularly seen driving along and parking on the pavement on Cockburn Street, despite the road being a pedestrian priority zone.

Birmingham Post

Apartment conversion given major backing to aid Hull's historic Old Town regeneration

Almost half a million pounds pledged for upper floors of Hull Trinity House Charity buildings

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Roomy Edinburgh flat available with unrivalled views of castle and Pentland Hills

Located in the heart of the Old Town, this incredible top floor property offers quite possibly one of the best available views from within Edinburgh, as well as some timeless features.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Old Town set for trendy new bubble tea takeaway shop

The City of Edinburgh Council received an application from the developers recently to create the new Flying Panda bubble tea premises at the Old Town location

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Council tells BrewDog to remove outdoor canopy on listed Edinburgh hotel

The planning department rejected an application and has enforced removal at the Old Town site

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh set for another new Starbucks drive thru in historic Old Town location

Euro Garages are behind the venture and the retail group have been opening up Starbucks drive thrus across the UK in recent years after they agreed a partnership deal

Edinburgh Live

Four unusual Edinburgh walking tours that tell the capital's fascinating history

Edinburgh is a great city to explore on foot. With that in mind, we have prepared a list of walking tours that go beyond your ordinary Old Town sights.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Old Town businesses told to remove their outdoor seating by council

Councillors refused permission for 11 outdoor dining areas within the Old Town Conservation Area, most of which were built to help businesses stay open during the pandemic

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